TitleLesson: Persecuted but Not Forsaken | Uniting Heaven and Earth (Q1 2026)

Welcome to Lesson 1 of the Adult Sabbath School Bible Study, First Quarter 2026, under the series Uniting Heaven and Earth. This week’s lesson, “Persecuted but Not Forsaken,” explores the life and ministry of the apostle Paul as a prisoner of Jesus Christ. Through his experiences in chains, his letters to the churches in Philippi and Colossae, and his unwavering faith amid suffering, we see how God unites heaven and earth through faithful endurance. Despite persecution, Paul’s life reveals joy, hope, and steadfast trust in Christ. His message reminds us that suffering does not mean abandonment—God remains present, working through every trial for His glory. Memory Text: “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 (NKJV) 📖 Lesson Outline: Introduction Sabbath Afternoon Paul, the Prisoner of Jesus Christ Paul in Chains Paul in Philippi Paul in Colossae The Churches of Philippi and Colossae Further Thought May this study encourage you to remain faithful, even when circumstances are difficult, trusting that God never forsakes His people. #SabbathSchool #Q12026 #UnitingHeavenAndEarth #PersecutedButNotForsaken #BibleStudy #PaulTheApostle #ChristianFaith #HopeInChrist #AdultSabbathSchool